Byrd, Alvin - CD-06398

Title

Byrd, Alvin - CD-06398

Subject

U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa)

Description

Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa.

Identifier

CD - 06398

Surname

Byrd

Given Name(s)

Alvin

Town or City of Residence

Creston

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

5 Feb 1887

Birthplace

Fremont Co-IA

Enlistment Age

29

Civil Occupation

plasterer

Date of Enlistment

16 May 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co C 3rd Reg

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Access Instructions

This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply.

Citation

“Byrd, Alvin - CD-06398,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/25751.